[Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024- 0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior OCT 1 6 2009 National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form , ! This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information re­ quested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NFS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property ___________________________________________________________ historic name Engel Stadium other names/site number N/A 2. Location street & number O'Neal Street and East Third Street N/Ad not for publication city or town Chattanooga NMQ vicinity state Tennessee code TN county Hamilton code 065 zip code 37403 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ^ nomination I I request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set for in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the proper­ ty ^ meets [H does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant EH nationally [U statewide E^l locally. (See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Tifle ' Date State Historic Preservation Officer, Tennessee Historical Commission State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property C] meets does not meet the National Register criteria. (l~1 See Continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby/certify that the property is: Signature ai the Keeper Date of Action ICT entered in the National Register. [D See continuation sheet ti [H determined eligible for the National Register. C] See continuation sheet D determined not eligible for the National Register. CD removed from the National Register. n other,(explain:) _________ Engel Stadium Hamilton County, TN Name of Property County and State 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in count.) l~1 private 13 building(s) Contributing Noncontributing I I public-local I I district [3 public-State I I site 1 2 buildings PI public-Federal I I structure sites H] object structures objects 1 2 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of Contributing resources previously listed (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) in the National Register N/A 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION: Baseball ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION: Baseball 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) OTHER: Early 20th Century baseball stadium foundation Concrete walls Brick, concrete, steel roof Steel, wood other Glass Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) See Attached Sheets. Engel Stadium Hamilton County, TN Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying (Enter categories from instructions) the property for the National Register.) ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION £<J A Property is associated with events that have made ARCHITECTURE a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. Cx] B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. £<] C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance individual distinction. 1929-1965 I"! D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) 1929-1930: Construction of Engel Stadium Property is: 1965: Lookouts baseball ceases for 12 year period I I A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person I I B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked) Engel, William Joseph_______ O C birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation CU D a cemetery. N/A O E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. HH F a commemorative property Architect/Builder n G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Gauntt, James G. - Architect within the past 50 years. Rogers & Leventhal - Builders Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NFS): N/A Primary location of additional data: I I preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CD State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested n Other State Agency PI previously listed in the National Register CD Federal Agency |~1 Previously determined eligible by the National O Local Government Register CD University O designated a National Historic Landmark 13 Other f~1 recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library # _________________ [U recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Engel Stadium_____________ Hamilton County, TN_______ Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data_____________________________________________________ Acreage of Property 6 acres_________________ Chattanooga, TN 105 SE UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 16 656274 3879418 3 ___ _______ _____ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 4 I I See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title Paul Archambault/Historic Preservation Planner organization Southeast Tennessee Development District__________ date June 2009 street & number 1000 Riverfront Parkway________________ telephone 423-424-4266_____ city or town Chattanooga_____________________ state TN____ zip code 37402 Additional Documentation__________________________________________________ Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items.) Property Owner__________________________________________________________ (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name University of Tennessee c/o Dr. Richard Brown, Vice-Chancellor UTC___________________________________ street & number 615 McCallie Avenue (101 Founders Dept 5605)___________ telephone (423)425-4393 city or town Chattanooga________________________ state TN_____ zip code 37403 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listing. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.} Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gather­ ing and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administra­ tive Services Division, National Park Service, P. O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20303. NPSFORM10-900-A OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Engel Stadium Section number Page Hamilton County, TN VII. Description Engel Stadium, built in 1929-1930, is located at the corner of E. Third Street and O'Neal Street in Chatta­ nooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. The fa9ade is covered with brick and has green metal roofing along the perimeter of the grandstand